R. E. Pearson and Son Funeral Home

Irene M. Hunter
(June 8, 1930 - March 20, 2013)

On Wednesday, March 20, 2013, God called Irene Myrick Hunter to eternal rest in the kingdom. She was born June 8, 1930 in Southampton County to the late Paul and Edna Reese Myrick. She was known to many as “Tic” or “Aunt Tic”. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Hunter, one infant son, Author M. Hunter, two brothers, Vernon Myrick and Paul Myrick Jr., four sisters Eunice Adkins, Elizabeth Smith, Bessie M. Hicks and Anna L. Moore. Irene leaves to cherish her loving memories nine children; Raymond (Grace), Douglas (Betty), Melba (Charlie), Melvin, Joyce, Elois, Anthony, Burnette and Calvin, one sister; Myrtie L. Carson, twenty three grandchildren, forty-one great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at St. Paul Church Of God In Christ, Emporia, VA. Reverend Clifton Threat will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.